The Environment Group

The Environment Group seeks to promote environmental education and an empathy with the environment among pupils and staff.

The Group comprises of a group of staff and the S6 Environment Committee.

We have undertaken or are undertaking:

• The production of an Eco Code for the school.
• Work towards the Silver Award in the Eco Schools Scheme.
• The setting up of a bigger and better recycling scheme to include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, drinks cans, glass, printer cartridges and mobile phones.
• The production of information leaflets about the history, geography, landscape and culture of the Ellon area to be used officially throughout the "Authority".
• The planting of trees, shrubs and bulbs around the school.
• The continuing purchase of benches and tables for pupil use outside.
• An audit of the whole school curriculum to gauge the extent of environmental education and to promote it.
• A walk and cycle to school week.

Some of these are on-going and we will tackle anything else that crops up.

Soon we will begin work on a School Travel Plan to promote healthier lifestyles and to reduce traffic pollution.

Everyone is a global citizen and should play their part in any environmental matters - probably the big issue of the 21st century. We want everyone at Ellon Academy to be aware of this and act accordingly.